The San Francisco Labor Council and the California Federation of Labor hosted an historic summit of 12 California Labor Councils to discuss how the union movement is uniquely positioned to help immigrant workers and their families.
Read MoreLast night AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka addressed the working people of the DNC
Last night AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka addressed the working people of the Democratic National Convention.
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Read MoreWorking People Stand Together at the 2016 Biennial Convention in Oakland
Historic Agreement Paves Way for Alliance Between Labor and Environmentalists
For too long, the interests of labor and environmental groups have cleaved through the Democratic Party. The transition to clean energy has stressed this relationship further: as carbon-based sources of power come under fire, the union jobs that go along with them (workers at power plants) are being replaced by low-wage, non-union positions (think solar panel installers, who frequently make minimum wage).
Read MoreCalling out the billionaires who opposed funding for schools
Explosive new report reveals wealthy Californians who tried to defeat Prop. 30 while professing to champion the needs of children and public education
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